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In this episode of GraceStory Podcast, Nicole Jacobsmeyer is back on the show to share how we can cultivate joy in our lives. She shares how her life has changed over the last few years and the challenges she has overcome since writing her first book on taking back our joy. This is a fresh conversation on the topic of joy in our lives that you will not want to miss! Find out more about Nicole and purchase her book HERE. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the podcast hosts, producers, or associated organizations. The content discussed is for informational, educational, and enjoyment purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement of any views or opinions expressed on the show. We encourage listeners to do their own research, seek professional help when needed, and form their own opinions. Do you have a question you would like for us to help find an answer for? Have feedback? Want to hear more on a certain topic? Have a suggestion for a guest? We are listening. You can email me at nate@gracestoryministries.com.  We would love for you to join the GraceStory Community Group on Facebook. There is great content in this exclusive, closed group that you won't want to miss out on. Consider becoming a supporter of GraceStory Ministries with a donation. Whether it's a one time gift or you want to join others in the GraceStory Community with a reoccurring donation, you can give by texting GRACESTORY to 44321. Follow GraceStory Podcast on Facebook Join GraceStory Community Group Follow GraceStory Podcast on Twitter @GraceStoryPod  GraceStory on Instagram: @my_grace_story  @gracestoryministries  @gracestorypodcast

What do you do when your summer isn't full of beach sunsets and barbecues? If you're walking through a hard season, this episode of Grounded is for you. Learn how to take back your joy with guest Nicole Jacobsmeyer, who shares how you can live out your trials with hope in Jesus. Original Episode:  Because He Lives, You Can Live with Joy, with Nicole Jacobsmeyer  YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3juzeKdboEo Website: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/grounded/because-he-lives-you-can-live-with-joy-with-nicole/ Connect with Nicole  Instagram: @nicole.jacobsmeyer  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleRJacobsmeyer Website: https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/ Episode Notes Take Back Your Joy book by Nicole Jacobsmeyer. amzn.to/3TmnhvH “Championing Joy in the Midst of Hard Times, with Katherine Wolf” video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGZZelS4Qgc Register for the Biblical Help for Real Life event series. www.reviveourhearts.com/events/biblical-help-for-real-life/ "Returning to Joy" podcast episode with Colleen Chao. www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/returning-to-joy/

Have you ever struggled with comparison, performance, relationships, or the desire to be someone else? Have you ever felt lonely and misunderstood? I sure have. Which is why I am so happy to be joined by my dear friend Nicole Jacobsmeyer today. Nicole and I have had countless conversations this past year as we have sought to deepen our experience and understanding of humility, comparison, suffering, pain, faith, perseverance in Christ, self-awareness, discipline, and the spirit of performance. So, today we are here to invite you into the dance of surrender to discover the attractiveness of true worship. In this episode, Nicole and I embark on a beautiful journey of self-reflection, vulnerability, and biblical insight that aims to leave you inspired and encouraged, and reminds you that you are not alone. We explore the intricate dance between our actions and our motives. Nicole and I dive into the question of why we engage in all our various activities. Are we doing them to show off or to offer praise? We reflect on the concept of sacrificial worship and its presence in our everyday actions. The journey of faith is not always easy, and we all face seasons of doubt and questioning. Nicole shares her personal experience of pain, evil, and suffering, and the impact it had on her view of God. We discuss how she embarked on a journey to understand God's character through the lens of her own suffering. Through it all, she discovered the privilege of suffering with and for Christ. But our conversation doesn't stop there. We go further, exploring the impact of social media and the role it plays in our lives. Nicole shares how she had to set boundaries with social media, questioning whether it is truly necessary to be a part of it. We delve into the motives behind our posts and the need for authenticity. Are our online lives aligned with our offline selves? Do our loved ones and colleagues affirm the person we present online? This candid discussion between two friends, who have journeyed together on various topics over the past year, serves as a heartfelt invitation to all those struggling with comparison, performance, and the desire to be someone else. Join us as we challenge the prevailing narratives of comparison, performance, and the prosperity gospel. We uncover the truth that genuine kindness, love, and grace come from Jesus and our identity in Him, not from our achievements or striving. We discuss the importance of a personal relationship with Christ rather than being driven by materialistic prizes or external measures of success. Throughout our conversation, one message shines through - our purpose as Christians is not in what we do, but in the Person we serve, who is the Lord. We explore surrendering to God and the beauty of walking humbly and serving others. So, if you've ever struggled with comparison, performance, relationships, or the desire to be someone else, this episode is for you. Join us as we dive deep into these topics and seek to uncover the true flavors of the gospel in our lives. Let's dive together into this insightful and thought-provoking conversation with Nicole Jacobsmeyer, right here on Gospel Spice. May you be encouraged, inspired, and filled with the joy of knowing that God is always by your side, carrying you through the highs and lows of life's dance. MORE ABOUT NICOLE Meet her here: https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/ "Hi! I'm Nicole and I am so happy we found each other. A little bit about me… Besides my relationship with Christ, the most important people in my life are: my husband Andrew, and our 4 kiddos! I love people, comfy clothes, chocolate chips cookies, being a mom, watching my kids play sports, writing and speaking, and a good cup of tea. Since becoming a mom almost 9 years ago, my life mantra has been: Embrace the Chaos! With a husband in the medical field, four little kids, and lots of moves over the years, I needed an outlet to write. The Embracing Chaos blog was started in 2016 and four years later, I launched nicolejacobsmeyer.com as my author hub! When it comes to ministry outside of the home, I have a passion for helping and equipping women to stand firm, walk faithfully, and live full of joy regardless of our circumstances. I know how difficult it is to do that, but you are not alone in your pain. Praise the Lord He is walking with us in every season. In other HUGE news, my first book came out October 2022 and the companion workbook, Discover Purpose in Pain, came out March 2023! I am overjoyed that these continue to reach those who are dealing with pain, trauma, heartbreak and suffering. I'm right there with you friend. Let's allow the Lord to restore our joy this year! We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. 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When life doesn't go how we thought it would, it can be difficult to navigate the tension between the hope and faith we have and the pain we are experiencing. How can we learn to trust God even when the outcomes aren't what we hoped? And how can we lean into joy when our circumstances are far from happy?In this episode, Jordan speaks with author Nicole Jacobsmeyer about how to walk in joy and faith when life seems to give you more than you can handle. Tune in to this episode to learn:The difference between happiness and joy and what they look like in difficult seasonsHow to hold space for both positive and challenging emotionsThe difference between a theology of glory and a theology of suffering and why it's important to understand the differenceHow being grounded in God's Word can help us find joyWhat to do when you experience deep pain and suffering that doesn't match up with what they read in the BibleHow to support or comfort a friend who's facing something really painfulWant to dig deeper? Check out these links mentioned in the episode:@nicole.jacobsmeyer on Instagramnicolejacobsmeyer.comTake Back Your Joy by Nicole JacobsmeyerEmbrace Your Almost

Trigger warning: We briefly mention abuse, miscarriage, and loss. What's the difference between happiness and joy? What do we do when life is too hard to handle? How do we reclaim our joy when life has knocked us down? Nicole Jacobsmeyer, author of "Take Back Your Joy" is sharing with us her vulnerable testimony of loss, abuse, and healing to point us to the hope and joy we have in Christ, regardless of our circumstances. Check out Nicole's book Connect with Nicole Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Your-Story-Discover-Trusting/dp/1400239206/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5SKZQQA1TN4P&keywords=surrender+your+story&qid=1682355364&sprefix=surrender+your+sto%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1 Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website (new blogs monthly): www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for tuning into this week's episode of be the two™. This week's guest is Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Nicole is the author of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life is More than You Can Handle. Nicole is sharing her story of questioning God in a season of suffering. She equips readers and listeners to fight for their joy in Christ without sugarcoating her struggles or yours. Thank you for rating and leaving a review of how this episode encouraged you. We love reading how be the two™is impacting your life.Subscribe and share with someone who needs the encouragement and wisdom that Nicole offers. Snag a free devotional, Bible study or sign up for encouraging emails:free.ashleynicolemoore.comJoin the community:Patreon.com/bethetwoConnect with Nicole:https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/book

Because Jesus lives, you can have joy in the highs and the lows, on your best days in your worst days, even in the darkest of pits.

  Finding Joy in the Midst of Pain - with Nicole Jacobsmeyer   Today we are so blessed to have with us one of our new podcast friends. Her name is Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Nicole is a speaker and author and a mom and she is lovely. I loved this conversation that we had today. We talked a lot about joy and what does it mean to have joy? Because so oftentimes y'all, we go through things in our lives and we get knocked down to get back up, maybe in your relationship. You felt like your relationship or your marriage was totally destroyed or you've been knocked down and you're really struggling trying to get back up, getting back in the game of life and going on with what you know that your purpose is.    Nicole has written a book called Take Back Your Joy and I love the subtitle, it's “fighting for purpose when life is more than you can handle.” I don't know about you, but I have been through some seasons of my life where I have felt like it is just too much. Like it's just too much Lord. I don't know why you think I can handle this. Like Lord I didn't sign up for the strongest warrior battle plan, okay? So, what does it look like to have joy? What does it look like to have peace? What does it look like to know who and whose you are and the midst of going through really, really traumatic times in your life? Here are some snippets of our conversation:    A Broken Christian Home   Nicole: I grew up in a Christian home. I had a wonderful upbringing and then it wasn't until my late teens and early 20s that I just had a lot of awful things happen to me and surrounding me. And one of those was my dad shared that he was living a double life. And so this unfaithfulness our family was very devastating. I had an abusive verbally and mentally abusive volleyball coach, which was really detrimental to my faith and my character. And then shortly after all of this, I had a horrific experience and was actually raped. And this culmination of pain made me really doubt God's consider a joy when trials come my way. And when I read specific scriptures, it didn't feel true. And so, overall these years, then just a few years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer, we lost a baby, we moved across the country, I was single parenting. My husband was in the medical field and he was just so slammed at work. And I just found myself asking those same questions that I did, you know, prior. And so this idea of joy and suffering and becoming who God wants me to be really made me understand that it was through the pain that he started to use these different qualities in me now, which I mean, I wouldn't wish this upon anyone, but I'm very thankful that God is actually doing what he said he will do, which is producing us character and hope and endurance and joy because of the pain that we face like it says in Romans. So it's been a journey. And a hard one.    Dana Che: Wow, it's been a journey for you. So your parents become kind of that that physical representation of who God is to you, so I can understand like when that is broken, it does break the trust that we have with God, like if these people that say that they love me unconditionally who are right here break my trust, then why should I believe that a God who I can't see and who I don't really know for sure is there that he won't break my trust.  When you were vin college, where were you in your faith journey?    Developing a Real Relationship with God   Nicole: Ever since I committed my life to Christ, you know and said this “sinner's prayer," at just such a young age I think our entire life is growing in a relationship of Christ and so I didn't experience a lot of hardships growing up and I while I would like to say that I had a firm foundation It wasn't tested, you know It wasn't tested through the fire to come out more purified living in like the head knowledge and truly loving the Lord, truly wanting to read my Bible and do the right thing and surround myself with good people and go to Wednesday night Bible studies and prayer groups. I wanted to do those things, but I don't think that it's like there's a different aspect into your relationship with Christ and trusting him when pain and trials really do come.    ALSO READ: Purpose in Pain    That experience (the assault) really made me go deep into the word. I've trying to figure out what does this mean because now I no longer just read verses and just think, oh yeah, that's true. It's like, I have to know that I know that I know that, you know, God is good and why and looking back and seeing what he's done for me. And really, maybe I missed the point of the entirety of the gospel at that point in my life. Maybe I missed the sacrifice that he has, you know, given us. And I maybe overlooked that and It was just while I would like to say I was very strong in my faith, I think that I was just so broken after that. That is hard to say exactly where I was. Yeah. So how did you reconcile that whole question? Because that's a real question like God, if you are good and so many people ask this question, right? It's like God, if you are good, why would you allow this to happen? If your word says and we can go in scripture and find all these scriptures about, you know, him being our hiding place and no evil will come to us and all of that. That's right. God, if your word says all of that, how did you reconcile him allowing this thing to happen to you?    Finding Joy in Pain by Asking the Right Questions   Dana Che: I love so much of what you're saying Nicole. I think about a quote Graham Cook says and he says, “instead of asking God why, ask him what? Like ask him what or who do you want to be to me in this?” That changed how I go through trials in my own life. You know, somebody I think it was Joyce Meyer that said, “You know, instead of saying, why me ask why not you?” We are not innocuous to the pain of this world, even though we are believers, even though we know the Lord, it doesn't protect us from everything. But what it does do, I think, is it gives us hope. that, you know, like Paul says, "We don't grieve as those who don't have hope.” We can actually go through things in life and not be completely devastated and depressed to the point that we can't function.    Nicole: I learned 10 years prior to this that I didn't have anything to offer and yet God still saw me in that moment. And I was like, I have to start like writing this out. But as I started processing and writing, it's like this thread of joy, of understanding true joy, and that assurance that God is with me regardless of what I go through, all the highs, all the lows, I can have this firm foundation and nothing can shake me. That seemed like I wanted that. I wanted that. I mean, and it's all throughout the word. And so I was like, what is this I needed? Much into this idea of joy and suffering and what I've been told versus what I'm living out versus what's in the word versus what is being spoken in books and in pastors and all this stuff. And I was like, I've got to find this for myself. So it was a long process.    Dana Che: Oh my gosh. You know, it's joy is like one of those words that has been so butchered in our culture where people think joy is happiness. That's right. So it's hard to be like, well, how can you go through something like that and be happy And that's not what you're saying at all. Like that's not the biblical definition of joy. So if you had to describe or define joy to someone, how would you define that?    The Difference Between Happiness and Joy   Nicole: I first would say what happiness is, it's because that would help us to know what joy isn't. Because I think we just are so, like you said, we're just so quick to say that. And happiness is just fleeting. It's just an emotion, you know, it's just fleeting. Depending on anything, you know, we can be happy one moment, moment, it just comes and goes, but joy, it stays. It has that staying power because Christ is our joy. He is our strength. He is our portion. He is our help. He is our peace. He is all of these things and he's also our joy. And the Holy Spirit, you know, when we're filled with the Holy Spirit, we've got those fruits and one of them is joy. And so I can't, I can't reach for it. I can't strive for it. I can't, you know, have an experience and hope that me joy, it is that we have a relationship with Christ and that is our joy. And so I feel like it's been this back and forth with me of thinking, okay, now this must be joy. Or this must be joy because I'm happy. But then you think of the word, it's like, are you kidding me? Do you think God would tell us to be happy in all circumstances and be it's like going back to his character of who we know him to be and who we and what we read in the word of who we are at the foot of the cross.    Dana Che: Yeah. You know, happiness depends on our happenings, right? So it's like this external circumstantial dependent place that, you know, if life is going well, then I'm happy. But, you know, if my boyfriend breaks up with me, my husband cheats on me, my bank account is drained, then I'm depressed. And that's right. And still have joy, but I hear you saying is that you can still have joy. and the midst of all of those things that are happening to you because you're solid in who you are in Christ and who you know them to be. And so it gives us like this, it's almost weirdly synonymous with like peace, you know, like we have peace, even though we might not be, we might, you can be crying and have joy. You can be grieving and still know that like the joy of the Lord is your strength. You can still know who God is and appreciate what he's capable of. are not full of happiness and smiles and giggles.     Nicole: Exactly. Oh, you nailed that. And I just, I think writing all of this out and processing has been so helpful for me. And I just pray it's helpful for other people. take back your joy, fighting for purpose when life is more than you can handle. Because I don't ever want to tell anybody that God will never give them more than they can handle. Because that is not the truth. I know people mean well, and I know they're just trying to be kind in the moment and don't know what else to say. But I kind of just walk through all these different things that I've been through with the pain and the suffering and the trauma and how God pulled me out. each of those trenches and how we can take these steps and these disciplines with us wherever we go and be able to live that out.    Links Mentioned in this Episode:    Take Back Your Joy by Nicole Jacobsmeyer.  Download Your Free Audio: 7 Secrets to a Happy Marriage  

Have you ever walked through something so dark and difficult that it made you wonder where God was and why He didn't intervene? Our guest today, Nicole Jacobsmeyer, has! From trauma in her teen years to a cancer diagnosis later in life, Nicole had repeatedly wrestled with the goodness of God in the midst of her suffering. In this episode, Nicole vulnerably shares her story and how God pulled her out of doubt when she was at her lowest. Whether or not you've experienced the same kinds of suffering as Nicole, you'll relate to the honest questions she has wrestled with about her faith. We hope this episode will remind you that God is with you and will lead you through every high and low that you experience. And we hope it will encourage you that it is okay to ask hard questions about faith and God. There are firm answers in Scripture for the hard questions we all have about faith. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps: 2:04 - About Nicole 3:34 - Nicole's story of suffering 8:03 - Wrestling with God because of our suffering 11:30 - How God works through our doubts and questions 13:39 - How to be honest about our suffering without complaining 15:51 - When the truths of Scripture don't feel true 22:01 - Practical tips to pursue joy in hard times 26:30 - What the gospel has changed for Nicole   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life is More Than You Can Handle   Connect with Nicole: WebsiteInstagramBook   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *    The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.  

Have you found yourself overwhelmed by life or has the joy in life seemed to be muted lately? Nicole Jacobsmeyer, Author of "Take Back Your Joy" joins GraceStory Podcast and opens up about her emotional and physical trauma to demonstrate how joy must be actively pursued when circumstances threaten to steal it. Throughout a decade of trials—from assault and depression to miscarriage and cancer— Nicole really began to wonder: Is God giving me more than I can handle? In Take Back Your Joy, Nicole shares her story of questioning God while empowering you to fight for your faith and joy in Christ. Without sugarcoating her struggles or yours, Nicole equips you in your darkest moments. To register for Legacy Men's Conference click HERE! Use the code COURAGE20 to save 20% off the admission to any conference when you register before the end of February 2023! Do you have a question you would like for us to help find an answer for? Have feedback? Want to hear more on a certain topic? Have a suggestion for a guest? We are listening. You can email me at nate@gracestoryministries.com.  We would love for you to join the GraceStory Community Group on Facebook. There is great content in this exclusive, closed group that you won't want to miss out on. Consider becoming a supporter of GraceStory Ministries with a donation. Whether it's a one time gift or you want to join others in the GraceStory Community with a reoccurring donation, you can give by texting GRACESTORY to 44321. Follow GraceStory Podcast on Facebook Join GraceStory Community Group Follow GraceStory Podcast on Twitter @GraceStoryPod  GraceStory on Instagram: @my_grace_story  @gracestoryministries  @gracestorypodcast To register for Legacy Men's Conference click HERE! Use the code COURAGE20 to save 20% off the admission to any conference when you register before the end of February 2023! Do you have a question you would like for us to help find an answer for? Have feedback? Want to hear more on a certain topic? Have a suggestion for a guest? We are listening. You can email me at nate@gracestoryministries.com.  We would love for you to join the GraceStory Community Group on Facebook. There is great content in this exclusive, closed group that you won't want to miss out on. Consider becoming a supporter of GraceStory Ministries with a donation. Whether it's a one time gift or you want to join others in the GraceStory Community with a reoccurring donation, you can give by texting GRACESTORY to 44321. Follow GraceStory Podcast on Facebook Join GraceStory Community Group Follow GraceStory Podcast on Twitter @GraceStoryPod  GraceStory on Instagram: @my_grace_story  @gracestoryministries  @gracestorypodcast

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today's episode I am joined with Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Nicole is a busy mom of four kids under the age of eight with a husband in the medical field. She describes her life's mantra as: embrace the chaos. Nicole has a passion for helping moms walk in victory and joy in this life, even with all its ups and downs. In 2016, she started her blog The Embracing Chaos blog and published her first book last year in October, titled Take Back Your Joy.  In this episode, Somer and Nicole discuss how to do exactly that. Taking back joy in 2023 even when life throws the unexpected in your face and how to stay close to God and His promises even in the midst of pain and suffering. The true fact of life is that it is hard, bad things happen, and we have a lot of questions but we don't have to do it alone. Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation!  You can connect with Nicole through Facebook, Instagram, and her website. You can also order her new book!    FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS: *To be like Jesus is to suffer *We need to prepare our kids for this hard life. You need to be an example and meet them where they are. Nicole tells the story of how her son was upset his friend broke an arm. Why did God let that bad thing happen? Kids have big questions, we have to help them walk through it too.  *Kids can help bring us through the pain. It did for Nicole. And her kids faith was an example and reminder for her too, to have child-like faith.  *God is still parenting us!  *Service > Words. If you see someone in pain or grief and you feel urged to do something... do it! Instead of saying some kind words, do some kind things. Actions speak louder and have a more tangible impact.  REMEMBER: *We have to prepare for the inevitable struggles of this sinful, broken world *Be rooted in the Word! *Be open to receiving support. We were not meant to do life on our own!  *God will bring the people. Open up and let people in. They have gifts, let them use those God-given gifts.  *It's okay to be there in the pain. Feel the feelings. This season won't last forever.  SCRIPTURE:  Romans 8:28 Connect with Somer!  Stay connected to Somer and the Love Where You Are podcast through her Facebook & Instagram! Now, go love where you are and live on mission for Jesus today.   

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today's episode I am joined with Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Nicole is a busy mom of four kids under the age of eight with a husband in the medical field. She describes her life's mantra as: embrace the chaos. Nicole has a passion for helping moms walk in victory and joy in this life, even with all its ups and downs. In 2016, she started her blog The Embracing Chaos blog and published her first book last year in October, titled Take Back Your Joy.  In this episode, Somer and Nicole discuss how to do exactly that. Taking back joy in 2023 even when life throws the unexpected in your face and how to stay close to God and His promises even in the midst of pain and suffering. The true fact of life is that it is hard, bad things happen, and we have a lot of questions but we don't have to do it alone. Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation!  You can connect with Nicole through Facebook, Instagram, and her website. You can also order her new book!    FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS: *To be like Jesus is to suffer *We need to prepare our kids for this hard life. You need to be an example and meet them where they are. Nicole tells the story of how her son was upset his friend broke an arm. Why did God let that bad thing happen? Kids have big questions, we have to help them walk through it too.  *Kids can help bring us through the pain. It did for Nicole. And her kids faith was an example and reminder for her too, to have child-like faith.  *God is still parenting us!  *Service > Words. If you see someone in pain or grief and you feel urged to do something... do it! Instead of saying some kind words, do some kind things. Actions speak louder and have a more tangible impact.  REMEMBER: *We have to prepare for the inevitable struggles of this sinful, broken world *Be rooted in the Word! *Be open to receiving support. We were not meant to do life on our own!  *God will bring the people. Open up and let people in. They have gifts, let them use those God-given gifts.  *It's okay to be there in the pain. Feel the feelings. This season won't last forever.  SCRIPTURE:  Romans 8:28 Connect with Somer!  Stay connected to Somer and the Love Where You Are podcast through her Facebook & Instagram! Now, go love where you are and live on mission for Jesus today.   

Today I am joined by Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Nicole has a passion for helping women walk in victory and joy in the midst of trials and suffering. She believes that no matter what you're facing, God is not finished writing your story. She loves sharing her faith and encouraging women on her website nicolejacobsmeyer.com and on her Instagram page @nicole.jacobsmeyer. Her and her husband have 4 kids under the age of 8 and reside in NC. In this episode we talked about how to take back your joy, surrender control to the Lord, overcome and move on from the awful things that can happen to us, how to forgive those who have wronged us, and so much more!Nicole's WebsiteNicole's InstagramFirst Love International

Ever wondered how to find more joy? You're not alone. In fact, some of the most searched questions online are about finding joy. Understanding how to access joy, especially joy in hard times, is an important part of creating a Christ-centered mindset. Sometimes we can get stuck in negative thinking and to find more joy we need to learn how to get out of our own way. My friend Nicole Jacobsmeyer recently wrote a book on how to find more joy despite difficult circumstances, and so I invited her on the podcast today to chat about what it looks like to take back your joy when life feels anything but joyful. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:[07:05] Nicole's story of how hard times stole her joy and made her doubt God's goodness [09:44] How Nicole learned to refocus her hard times as opportunities for more joy  [15:01] How to find joy in the inbetween places when life is hard[19:11] What does discovering joy really mean as a Christian?[21:12] How we get in the way of our joy by holding on to unforgiveness[24:20] How to release the things that are keeping you from experiencing joy[27:27] What Nicole says to herself when she's struggling to find joy NEXT STEPS: Rediscover Godly Joy in the JoyFull 30-Day Bible StudyRESOURCES:Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can HandleJoy Bible Study FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”You don't have to stay stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing or trying to prove yourself worthy.What if I told you that there was a SECRET WEAPON for rewiring your mind to align with God's truth: the proven BRAIN SCIENCE TOOL that pro athletes and high achievers have used for decades?!Join the hundreds of Christian women who are using this highly effective brain science tool to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame and striving for acceptance.Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training!

Nicole Jacobsmeyer, author of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life is More Than You Can Handle, talks about the difference between joy and happiness, why the greatest threat to Christian joy isn't our circumstances, how to live "unoffended," and practical steps you can take toward joy today.

Have you ever wondered where God is when life is hard, joy is gone, and you have more tears than tissues? Does it feel like your circumstances are more than you can handle? YOU'RE NOT ALONE! What if in your darkest moments you could: • Embrace a clear sense of purpose • Stay grounded in God's Word • Serve others with gratitude • Choose forgiveness—again and again • Discover the freedom of giving up control In today's episode, Nicole Jacobsmeyer shares how she grew from defeated and ill-prepared for relentless trials, to living as a joy-filled reflection of God's faithfulness. Tune in to realize how a little belief goes a long way and find joy again even where you least expect it. Connect with Nicole: @nicole.jacobsmeyer nicolejacobsmeyer.com

Ever feel your circumstances are more than you can handle? My guest this week is Nicole Jacobsmeyer, and she wants you to know you're not alone in your suffering. We can learn to suffer well with and for Christ. Nicole's story includes suffering through rape, cancer, and child loss. She shares a season of questions, darkness, and depression but through it, God was there and she found herself fighting for a purpose. As Nicole says, the enemy wants us to walk away--to get mad at God and ultimately walk away from Christ. But even when life is hard our call is to make Christ known even in our suffering. We're also talking about her book Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle I know what Nicole shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Fierce Calling is on the Spark Network, which can be found on the Edifi App! Fierce Calling is one of many Christian podcasts available on the Edifi app. To listen to this podcast and other amazing Christian podcasts, go to the Apple or Google Play stores and download the app today! You can also find amazing Christian podcasts on Access More! Favorite Quotes from Fighting for a Purpose ... "... maybe I didn't have a firm grasp on the Gospel." "Everyone thinks you have to do something else plus being a mom--but that is not the truth ..." "... be content in your own lane." "God has given us everything in his Son--and everything else on top of that is just added blessings ..." "God's ultimate story over our lives is going to look better and be better than we could imagine." --Nicole Jacobsmeyer Connect with Nicole and learn more about her book, freebies, and fighting for a purpose! Connect with Nicole at https://www.NicoleJacobsmeyer.com, https://www.instagram.com/Nicole.jacobsmeyer, and https://www.facebook.com/NicoleRJacobsmeyer Grab Nicole's 90 Day Jumpstart to Joy and other freebies she mentioned in the show! More About Nicole! Nicole Jacobsmeyer Nicole Jacobsmeyer has a passion for helping women walk in victory and joy in the midst of trials and suffering. She believes that no matter what you're facing, God is not finished writing your story. She loves sharing her faith and encouraging women on her lifestyle website nicolejacobsmeyer.com and on her Instagram page @nicole.jacobsmeyer. Nicole and her husband have 4 kids under the age of 8 and reside in NC.  Connect with Doris! I'd love to hear how Fierce Calling has blessed you! Leave me a message on my contact page at dorisswift.com. Scroll down and grab my free resources, and when you do, you will also receive my free monthly newsletter with more encouragement! Love Fierce Calling? By following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts you can help others discover the show too! Do You Need a Speaker for Your Next Women's Event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I love speaking God's truth into the lives of women! Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You!

Blogger and author Nicole Jacobsmeyer joins Blake to talk about whether or not God actually gives us more than we can handle. In her book, she invites you to see your life through a fresh lens as you get a glimpse of the beautiful big picture of God's work. Listen in as they talk about staying grounded in God's word and embracing a clear sense of purpose.   Nicole is the author of Take Back Your Joy - available everywhere now!   To connect with Nicole: Website: nicolejacobsmeyer.com Instagram: @nicole.jacobsmeyer

An Interview with Nicole Jacobsmeyer

Contact AmyContact NicoleBuy The Book, Take Back Your JoyWill you take back your joy? Forgiveness is a good place to start!Debut author Nicole Jacobsmeyer joins the Wednesdays With Watson Podcast to discuss her journey to Joy that included a choice to lean into the sovereignty of God and chose to forgive unimaginable pain."Forgiveness, can you imagine? Forgiveness can you imagine...they are going through the unimaginable"--HamiltonA little about Nicole:A little bit about me…Besides my relationship with Christ, the most important people in my life are: my husband Andrew, my three sons Wesley, Reid and Nate, and our newest bundle of love, Maddie! I love people, comfy clothes, chocolate chips cookies, babies in diapers, watching my kids play sports, writing, and a good glass of red wine.Since becoming a mom almost 8 years ago, my life mantra has been: Embrace the Chaos! With a husband in the medical field, four kids under 8, and lots of moves in between, I needed an outlet to write. The Embracing Chaos blog was started in 2016. Four years later, I launched nicolejacobsmeyer.com as my author hub.When it comes to ministry outside of the home, I have a passion for helping women walk in victory, joy, and faith in the face of trials, sorrow, and suffering. I want to help women understand that God is good no matter what life brings and that it's possible to find lasting joy in Him. Nicole's book "Take Back Your Joy" recently hit #1 on Amazon. Have you ever wondered where God is when life is hard, joy is gone, and you have more tears than tissues? Does it feel like your circumstances are more than you can handle? YOU'RE NOT ALONE! What if in your darkest moments you could: •          Embrace a clear sense of purpose•          Stay grounded in God's Word•          Serve others with gratitude•          Choose forgiveness—again and again•          Discover the freedom of giving up control In Take Back Your Joy, Nicole Jacobsmeyer shares 10 steps that grew her from defeated and ill-prepared for relentless trials, to living as a joy-filled reflection of God's faithfulness. Discover God's purpose in your pain and find joy again even where you least expect it.It was an honor to have this beautiful soul on the show. Scripture: Eph 4:32, Romans 8:18, Hebrew 4:15

Mentioned in this episode: James 1:2 Phil 3:10 Rom 8:18 Take Back Your Joy Connect with Katy:  Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Nicole Jacobsmeyer: Website Instagram Facebook   This podcast produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media.  

Nicole Jacbsmeyer shares her journey of Joy despite cancer, abuse, and a miscarriage. Listen as shares how to discover Joy killers, her testimony, and how you can walk in the Joy of the Lord in every circumstance. For more on Nicole Jacobsmeyer check out:  https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/ Take Back Your Joy Book   

Kaitlin sits down with Nicole Jacobsmeyer to talk about fighting for purpose when life is more than you can handle. Nicole shares about being raped in college, suffering a miscarriage, and walking through a cancer diagnosis. She has suffered so much trauma and heartache in her life and shares about how she has taken back her joy. Show Notes: Nicole's Website Nicole's Book - Take Back Your Joy Follow Nicole on Insta → nicole.jacobsmeyer Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  Kaitlin's Website

Nicole Jacobsmeyer is a mom of four, wife, and author. Today, Nicole shares how she nearly lost her faith after suffering, the wise woman who encouraged her to serve even while it was messy, and how she learned to trust God in the middle of it all. Through her authenticity and the sharing of her own struggles, Nicole encourages women to keep going when all seems lost. Nicole's story reminds us that the Lord is personal and present even as we suffer and that, it's often those moments where we find him. Listen to Nicole's story on your favorite podcast player now! Stories Nicole shared: Being a mom turned author with a young family Starting her blog because her husband was in medical school and it was hard to get out Why she wrote Take Back Your Joy Moving around a lot as a child in a Christian family Having a terrible experience at college including a rape Believing that if you do good things, God will bless you Questioning every belief because of betrayal from her dad Turning the shame inward onto herself Learning that becoming like Christ means suffering How the blind man in John 9 ministers to her Why we hold tightly to our identities Losing a baby through miscarriage A vision of a baby girl that the Lord gave her Great quotes from Nicole: The fact that she saw me as Christ does made me want to dive into the Word again. I always prayed that God would make me more like his Son. We pray that a lot but we don't know what it will take. We don't realize how personal God is. Resources we mentioned: Nicole's website Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle by Nicole Jacobsmeyer Related episodes: Sue Donaldson and The Welcoming Heart of God September McCarthy and Suffering as Sanctification Jodi Rosser and Growing Deep The post Nicole Jacobsmeyer and Joy After Suffering appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Nicole Jacobsmeyer is a mom of four, wife, and author. Today, Nicole shares how she nearly lost her faith after suffering, the wise woman who encouraged her to serve even while it was messy, and how she learned to trust God in the middle of it all. Through her authenticity and the sharing of her […] The post Nicole Jacobsmeyer and Joy After Suffering appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Kaitlin sits down with Nicole Jacobsmeyer to talk about fighting for purpose when life is more than you can handle. Nicole shares about being raped in college, suffering a miscarriage, and walking through a cancer diagnosis. She has suffered so much trauma and heartache in her life and shares about how she has taken back her joy. Show Notes: Nicole's Website Nicole's Book - Take Back Your Joy Follow Nicole on Insta → nicole.jacobsmeyer Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  Kaitlin's Website

Has the overwhelm of life muted your joy? Nicole Jacobsmeyer says it doesn't have to stay that way. Hear her inspiring story on this episode of Grounded.

Traumatic experiences can leave even the most devoted Christians wondering, Where is God in all this? Loss, disappointment and hardship take a toll, stealing joy and hope from those who need it most. Have you been there? You're not alone. In, Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle, Nicole Jacobsmeyer recounts how she felt defeated and ill-prepared for adecade of relentless trials, from sexual assault and depression to miscarriage and cancer. With a heart full of questions about God, Nicole began to doubt. Had God given her more than she could handle? She also discovered that there is always more to the story with Christ.  Today on Connections, Nicole shares her powerful testimony and how she was able to take back her joy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever feel like God is giving you more than you can handle? In your trials and suffering, do you find yourself doubting and questioning His goodness, or even his existence? Where is God in the suffering? Maybe you are at a loss when it comes to figuring out how to walk alongside others who are in pain? Or maybe you are just tired of the myths around suffering and the trite sayings that come in replacement of true lament?   You are not alone. Suffering is one of the number one reasons people leave their faith, rather than cling to it. Some in the western church believe that if God is in it, it should be easy. Even Job spends days defending his suffering before his friends. We need a stronger theology of suffering and today's episode leans into these concerns. Whether you are a parent, a leader, or someone who is just taking your life day-by-day as the waves of grief, loss, and doubt come faster than you can catch your breath - this episode is for you.   Terra interviews Nicole Jacobsmeyer, who is well acquainted with suffering. She gathered so much experiential wisdom, encouragement and insight through her long journey of suffering. Nicole is a homemaker, chocolate chip cookie lover, entrepreneur, bible study teacher and writer. She is the author of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting For Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle (David C. Cook, 2022). She believes that no matter what trials you're going through or how difficult your past was, Jesus can help you overcome it to walk in victory. Through her authenticity in sharing her own struggles, Nicole encourages women to keep going when all seems lost. She believes that it's possible to find lasting joy and purpose in Christ and that He is good no matter what life brings our way.     To connect with Nicole, visit: ONLINE - nicolejacobsmeyer.com SOCIAL - Facebook - @NicoleRJacobsmeyer https://www.facebook.com/NicoleRJacobsmeyer Instagram - @nicole.jacobsmeyer https://www.instagram.com/nicole.jacobsmeyer/   BOOK - Take Back Your Joy: Fighting For Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/book   To connect with Jeff and Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: Instagram @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls #living_wholeheartedpodcast #shrinkingtheintegritygap Facebook @MyCourageousGirls @WeAreLivingWholehearted Websites LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com MyCourageousGirls.com MyCourageousBook.com   Resources Shrinking the Integrity Gap https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/ Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters http://cpguides.org/ If you want to know more about Living Wholehearted and the resources we offer, from our books and e-Courses, to our professional counseling and leadership development services, go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up for our newsletter. Each month you will be connected with resources and on-going support for your journey toward living more wholehearted. If you get our newsletter, you won't miss a thing! Go to www.livingwholehearted.com or follow us on instagram @living_wholehearted  

Life can be incredibly challenging, and pain and suffering are a part of the human experience. (I wish they were not.) We will all face difficult times, and when you are a parent, the way you respond to difficulties has an impact on the generations that follow you. Today's guest, Nicole Jacobsmeyer has faced her fair share of difficulties. From being a medical residency spouse (that's hard, I know from experience!) to miscarriage, to cancer – all in a short time frame with three little boys in her care. Though Nicole has battled depression and hopelessness, her faith and her kids have inspired her to choose purpose and joy in the midst of hard seasons. In her brand new book: Take Back Your Joy, Nicole shares the hard and vulnerable parts of her story, while encouraging readers to face their own battles with supernatural faith.  Whatever season you are in, I think you'll feel like you've found an honest friend in Nicole!  Find out more and get links over in show notes… www.monicaswanson.com/episode-178 Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with the author of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle, Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Through her authenticity and the sharing of her own struggles, Nicole encourages women to keep going when all seems lost. She believes that it's possible to find lasting joy and purpose in Christ and that He is good no matter what life brings our way. She and her husband Andrew have 4 kids and reside in NC. They love being outdoors, baking chocolate chip cookies, and playing sports. Key Points from Our Conversation: Finding joy is a process. Nicole found healing from her brokenness through serving others. Your brokenness doesn't disqualify you, it enables you to help other broken people.  We often don't share our deepest pains, so we feel isolated. The Bible calls us to share in one another's sufferings. When we are honest, people experiencing pain around us feel seen and we can heal together.  Sometimes you won't be able to find joy and that's okay. In those seasons, give yourself grace.  “You can have joy in the worst seasons because joy isn't being fake happy; it's this assurance that God is with us regardless of what we go through. That He is our rock and will equip us. He is extending grace, love, freedom, and healing – all we need comes from knowing His assurance brings us that joy." Joy and happiness are different. Happiness is fleeting, but joy offers stability. Thinking of our purpose during pain is virtually impossible. In retrospect, you can see some of how God is working to use the trauma and pain for His glory. That's all we could pray for. It's easy to talk about Him when things are great, but when we see Him in the hard times, that's a testimony. Be encouraged, this season won't last forever. It's a journey and it's hard, but a new chapter is coming. Keep enduring because you're pushing people to the Lord in the season you're in now. Let's Get Real Practical: Why is processing through journaling or talking so powerful? It gets it up and out. When we stuff our emotions, they come out somewhere. So why not let them out in a controlled manner? It helps you spot inaccurate thoughts. It lets God and trusted loved ones into our struggle. Go to God first. It grows our faith to look back and see how God used evil for Good. Connect with Nicole: website | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

We are kicking off season six with my friend Nicole!!! Her book released yesterday and I'm so excited for her! Through her authenticity and the sharing of her own struggles, Nicole encourages women to keep going when all seems lost. She believes that it's possible to find lasting joy and purpose in Christ and that He is good no matter what life brings our way. Her and her husband Andrew have 4 kids and reside in NC. They love being outdoors, baking chocolate chip cookies, and playing sports. Connect with her on Instagram @nicole.jacobsmeyer and her website nicolejacobsmeyer.com

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Author Nicole Jacobsmeyer of Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle shares about her relentless trials of assault to depression to miscarriage to having cancer. Regardless of the pain and suffering, Nicole learned the true meaning of hope and discovered her purpose to withstand the hardships. It is an incredible story of how God works in our most crippling afflictions. "And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope." Romans 5:3-4 Nicole Jacobsmeyer Amazon: Take Back Your Joy IG Nicole Jacobsmeyer

Today I'm talking with my dear friend Nicole Jacobsmeyer, who is a fellow mama of four. She is an author and a kindred spirit. Fun little backstory— she and I met when we went to Great Wolf Lodge and she had three kids and I had three kids and we experienced it together and then connected on Instagram, then connected on Marco Polo, and we have stayed in touch and has been so sweet to find out how connected we are and like-minded we are in so many areas of our lives! Nicole loves Jesus and she has a passion for helping women walk in victory, joy, and faith in the face of trials, sorrow and suffering. Her story is unbelievable. Her first book, Take Back Your Joy, just came out and if you open the first two pages of the book, you'll read my endorsement, which is so much fun! I hope you enjoy our heartfelt conversation today.   Resources from this episode: Take Back your Joy, by Nicole Jacobsmeyer Nancy Ray Book Club Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

On today's podcast, I am excited to introduce you to my amazing friend, Nicole Jacobsmeyer. We have been online friends for awhile and finally got to meet "in person" via zoom. We go there! When I say there, I mean everything from faith under fire, mental health, suicidal thoughts, cancer and so much more. She is a beautiful person inside and out and you will leave this conversation feeling so encouraged! Her new book, Take Back Your Joy: Fighting For Purpose When Life is More Than You Can Handle, comes out on October 4th and I would highly encourage you to preorder today to take advantage of not only getting the book, but also some great preorder gifts! Bio: Nicole Jacobsmeyer has a passion for helping women walk in victory, joy, and faith in the face of trials, sorrow, and suffering. Since becoming a mom almost 8 years ago, her life mantra has been: Embrace the Chaos! With a husband in the medical field, four kids under 8, and lots of moves in between, she needed an outlet to write. The Embracing Chaos blog was started in 2016, which turned into a podcast. When it comes to ministry outside of the home, she have a passion for helping women walk in victory, joy, and faith in the face of trials, sorrow, and suffering. She wants to help women understand that God is good no matter what life brings and that it's possible to find lasting joy in Him. Nicole and her husband have four children under the age of seven and reside in North Carolina. She loves people, comfy clothes, chocolate chips cookies, babies in diapers, watching her kids play sports, writing, and a good glass of red wine. Nicole spends her spare time sharing her faith and encouraging women on her lifestyle website, www.NicoleJacobsmeyer.com, and her Instagram page, @nicole.jacobsmeyer. Anchor Verse: Psalm 126:5 Connect with Nicole: WEBSITE: https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.jacobsmeyer/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleRJacobsmeyer PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/nicolejchristianauthor/ Preorder her new book wherever you order books and then head to her website for the preorder gifts!!! ***This podcast is a proud member of the Spark Network! It is a network of Christian podcasts that cover so many different topics! Head over to: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-network#/ to find more amazing podcasts!!***

Megan Edmonds talks with Nicole Jacobsmeyer on the show today. Nicole is the author of the upcoming book Take Back Your Joy, about how to allow God to use your darkest pains for His glory. Nicole has walked through some very dark seasons so we do mention topics that might be triggering for some. Some of these hardships include rape, miscarriage and cancer. While we do not dive into details of each suffering Nicole has walked through, if these are topics you might be triggered by today, friend, know that I am praying for you and feel free to skip today's episode. You can binge old episodes, listen to our studies, or spend time with Jesus. Otherwise, get ready for a powerful episode with Nicole as we talk about allowing God to use our pains for His glory and taking back our joy. Click here for Nicole's Book. Sponsors: Faithful Counseling: Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “shelivespurposefully" will be automatically applied when you go to http://faithfulcounseling.com/shelivespurposefully Get up to 30% off Dwell: https://dwellapp.io/shelives

Stephanie welcomes like-minded soul sister Nicole Jacobsmeyer for a raw, deep conversation about pain, suffering, God's role in it, and ours. Though they just met over this conversation, they clicked in deep ways. Throughout a decade of trials—from assault and depression to miscarriage and cancer— Nicole Jacobsmeyer really began to wonder: Is God giving me more than I can handle? Nicole's books is indirectly a powerful answer to the problem of evil and suffering in the world. While it is not a book for Christian apologetics, stephanie highly recommends it for anyone who seeks to answer these questions for themselves or for a loved one. In Take Back Your Joy, Nicole shares her story of questioning God - but falling more in love with Him than ever. Without sugarcoating her own struggles or yours, she equips you in your darkest moments to: ·      Embrace a clear sense of purpose. ·      Stay grounded in God's Word. ·      Serve others with gratitude. ·      Choose forgiveness—again and again. ·      Discover the freedom of giving up control…and more! Nicole says, “We are not defined by the trials we face, and you are not alone in your suffering, doubts, and questions. I've been there. Take Back Your Joy invites you to see your life through a fresh lens as you glimpse the big picture of God's work. Because I honestly believe that sometimes one of the greatest gifts is to have more than we can handle—so we can find a deeper joy in Christ who can handle it all.” Nicole wrote this book for you if... You're wondering where is God in your pain You're struggling to find hope and joy You're questioning your faith You've experienced deep pain and suffering that doesn't make sense with what you read in the Bible You've lost your sense of purpose in life So join Stephanie and Nicole today for a hard but powerful conversation about God's sovereignty in our trials. MEET NICOLE JACOBSMEYER Hi! I'm Nicole and I am so happy you found my little space on the internet. Make sure you find me on Instagram or drop a comment here so I can get to know you! A little bit about me… Besides my relationship with Christ, the most important people in my life are: my husband Andrew, my three sons Wesley, Reid and Nate, and our newest bundle of love, Maddie! I love people, comfy clothes, chocolate chips cookies, babies in diapers, watching my kids play sports, writing, and a good glass of red wine. Since becoming a mom almost 8 years ago, my life mantra has been: Embrace the Chaos! With a husband in the medical field, four kids under 8, and lots of moves in between, I needed an outlet to write. The Embracing Chaos blog was started in 2016. Four years later, I launched nicolejacobsmeyer.com as my author hub. When it comes to ministry outside of the home, I have a passion for helping women walk in victory, joy, and faith in the face of trials, sorrow, and suffering. I want to help women understand that God is good no matter what life brings and that it's possible to find lasting joy in Him. In other HUGE news, my first book is coming out October 4th, 2022, and I'd LOVE to have you be a part of the launch team. Stay tuned! https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nicole.jacobsmeyer/ https://www.facebook.com/nicole.jacobsmeyer1 ABOUT THIS EPISODE This conversation is part of 3-episode Gospel Spice Summer Inspirations with partner David C Cook. Go to https://davidccook.org/ and https://davidccook.org/esther-press/ for more   We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Or, of course, you can start at the beginning with episode 1.  Season 1: the gospel of Matthew like you've never experienced it Season 2: Experience Jesus through the Psalms Season 3: the gospel of Luke, faith in action Season 4: Proverbs spiced with wisdom Season 5: Identity in the battle | Ephesians Season 6: Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience Season 7: Shades of Red | Against human oppression Season 8: God's glory, our delight |    We invite you to enjoy a Christ-centered summer by experiencing Jesus through the lens of the body of Christ. We bring you a diversity of viewpoints on several issues, and invite you to discover Jesus through their own journey with Him. Our Summer series invite you to ponder important topics for daily living. Stephanie and her occasional guests tell us about the importance of our definition of success, the key elements of leadership roles, the traps of comparison, the importance of theology, and much more! These stand-along episodes are meant to encourage you and challenge you to experience deeper fruitfulness in your various roles and ministries, in all the relationships and areas of your life. The topics we discuss are eternal and apply to both genders, across time and space and culture and age. So, join us for deep conversations with inspiring Christ-followers, conversations that will flavor your summer with the Gospel. Conversations about culture, leadership, success, dating, gender, and struggles with comparison, pride, and more: that is your Gospel Spice summer! Support us!

Ep 092 - Does life ever seem unfair to you? Do you ever wonder why certain people seem to get an extra dose of suffering? In today's conversation with Nicole, we're going to hear one of those stories of overwhelming suffering. Nicole opens up and shares about the raw and vulnerable moments in her life. The moments she wasn't sure she'd actually make it through. The moments she thought it just might be the end of what she could handle. Let's listen as Nicole shares her story of hope in Christ in the midst of the pain. Connect with Nicole BOOK: Take Back Your Joy TRUST FREEBIESex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart Shine Bright Devotional Girl Defined  Love Defined The Gospel Comes with a House Key The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely ConvertSupport the show

Misty Phillip sits down with Nicole Jacobsmeyer to share hope and encouragement for moms struggling through grief and heartbreaking disappointments on this episode of the By His Grace podcast. We invite women to discover joy in the everyday moments of life. We also cover the importance of focusing on the present rather than dwelling on […] The post Nicole Jacobsmeyer: Take Back Your Joy appeared first on By His Grace.

We all wonder how to find contentment in Christ when we're struggling through life challenges, don't we? That's what my guest Nicole Jacobsmeyer and I talk about on today's podcast. We share about finding contentment in the Lord when we're going through difficult seasons. We talk about how joy isn't a requirement for contentment, the gifts of waiting in the messy middle of a trial, and the power of God's love that woos us to a deeper understanding of peace and contentment despite life's circumstances. I love that this conversation is raw and honest, doesn't cling to Christian “catch-phrases” and is willing to talk about the tough stuff (Nicole has gone through a few things, you guys!). Don't miss this one!NEXT STEPS:  Get the Free "How to Manage Your Thoughts" 4-Part Training + Worksheets to Help You Find Contentment in God in TrialsDo you want to find contentment in God, even in hard times? Contentment starts with managing our thoughts and getting to the root of negative thought patterns such as worry, anxiety and the inner critic. If you're tired of negative thoughts controlling your mind and you'd like help overcoming negative thought patterns using brain-based biblical tools, then you need to download this FREE 4- Part Training called "How to Manage Your Thoughts".This powerful resource is a wonderful way to take the first steps to control of your thoughts and renewing your mind according to the truths of the Bible.Plus you'll be on the interest list to join our next 9-Week Christian Mindset Makeover™ Boot Camp that uses proven mindset tools based on neuroscience and Scripture to help you renew your mind and create new healthy thought patterns for more confidence, joy and peace. GET THE FREE HOW TO MANAGE YOUR THOUGHTS 4-PART TRAINING HERE.